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DY08 GZS

2008 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,251 mi
Last recorded97,251 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro110,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 GZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 97,251 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jan 2021 97,249 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2019 93,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel

Pass 25 Jun 2018 88,914 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 88,914 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative not working (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 83,502 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 83,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp not working centre (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 78,179 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 78,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 72,475 miles

different tyre size front to rear

gearbox oil leak

noise from engine

Fail 23 Sep 2014 72,475 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

different tyre size front to rear

gearbox oil leak

noise from engine

Pass 30 Sep 2013 68,047 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 68,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 64,584 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 61,787 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 44,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 44,337 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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DY08 GZS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 110,885 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY08 GZS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY08 GZS registered?

DY08 GZS is a 2008 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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